Chad Dougherty
About Chad Dougherty
Chad Dougherty is a lawyer based in Houston, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Chad Dougherty is recognized in the following practice area:
- Houston, Texas
- Patent Law
Current Firm: Patterson & Sheridan LLP
Education: South Texas College of Law Houston, J.D., graduated 2009
Location: Houston, TX
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